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   Lofty , a. [Compar. Loftier ; superl. Loftiest.] [From Loft.]
   Lifted high up; having great height; towering; high.
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   See lofty Lebanon his head advance.
   Pope.
   
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   Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty.
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   The high and lofty One, that inhabiteth eternity.
   Is. lvii. 15.
   
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   Lofty and sour to them that loved him not
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   Himself to sing, and build the lofty rhyme.
   Milton.
   Syn. -- Tall; high; exalted; dignified; stately; majestic; sublime; proud; haughty. See Tall.
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